Maroochydore State High School vs Stella Maris School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 358 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Maroochydore State High School
Maroochydore · Government high school · 7-12
1,205 students · ICSEA 1011
Stella Maris School
Maroochydore · Catholic primary · Prep-6
737 students · ICSEA 1081
| Measure | Maroochydore State High School Maroochydore QLD | Stella Maris School Maroochydore QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 55 Top 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #88 of 269 | #162 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #634 of 1,472 | #1612 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 1,205 | 737 |
| Girls / boys | 614 / 591 | 368 / 369 |
| Foundation intake | – | 98 |
| Year 7 cohort | 228 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 161 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -7% | -8% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1011 | 1081 |
| ICSEA percentile | 52th | 79th |
| Top SEA quarter | 12% | 29% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 29% | 6% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 16.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 98.2 | 44.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 38.9 | 25.8 |
| Language background other than English | 12% | 8% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 3% |
| Suburb | Maroochydore 4558 | Maroochydore 4558 |
| Council area | Sunshine Coast | Sunshine Coast |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | maroochydoreshs.eq.edu.au | www.stellamaris.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Stella Maris School scores higher on the Success Index (63.4 vs 54.7).
- •Stella Maris School has the higher ICSEA (1081 vs 1011), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Maroochydore State High School has fewer students per teacher (12.1 vs 16.6).
- •Maroochydore State High School is the larger school with 1,205 students compared with 737.
- •Maroochydore State High School is a government school while Stella Maris School is a catholic school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
The Success Index summarises community advantage, resourcing and momentum from ACARA data. It does not measure teaching quality, results or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Maroochydore State High School better than Stella Maris School?
On the Success Index, Stella Maris School ranks higher (63.4 vs 54.7 out of 100). The index measures community advantage and momentum from ACARA data, not teaching quality, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Maroochydore State High School and Stella Maris School?
About 358 m in a straight line, between Maroochydore and Maroochydore in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Maroochydore State High School has 12.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Stella Maris School has 16.6.
How do Maroochydore State High School and Stella Maris School rank in QLD?
Maroochydore State High School is 88th of 269 and Stella Maris School is 162nd of 804 among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.